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How to get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus and train?

From Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus and train

To get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RE11 train from Skien Stasjon station to Porsgrunn Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M2 bus and finally take the FX651 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Skien Stasjon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kristiansand on the Moovit app.

186min
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - M2M2
Bus - FX651FX651
Walk to Kristiansand
Leaves from Skien Stasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Skien Stasjon
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Eidsvoll
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porsgrunn Stasjon
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Skjelsvik Via Tollnes
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - FX651FX651
    Wait for bus
    FX651
    Kristiansand
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    123 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus

To get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand in Kristiansand, take the M2 bus from Adjunkt Arentz Gate station to Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station. Next, take the FX651 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Skien Stasjon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kristiansand on the Moovit app.

203min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Bus - FX651FX651
Walk to Kristiansand
Leaves from Adjunkt Arentz Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adjunkt Arentz Gate
    940 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Skjelsvik Via Tollnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FX651FX651
    Wait for bus
    FX651
    Kristiansand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    123 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand

The distance between Skien Stasjon and Kristiansand is approximately 183.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kristiansand – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand

To check the bus and train schedule from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skien Stasjon) and destination (Kristiansand), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by bus

To get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand in Kristiansand, take the M2 bus from Adjunkt Arentz Gate station to Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station. Next, take the FX651 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Skien Stasjon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kristiansand on the Moovit app.

203min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Bus - FX651FX651
Walk to Kristiansand
Leaves from Adjunkt Arentz Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adjunkt Arentz Gate
    940 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Skjelsvik Via Tollnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FX651FX651
    Wait for bus
    FX651
    Kristiansand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    123 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Train line RE11, Bus line M2, Bus line FX651.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line M2, Bus line FX651.

  • Is there a direct train between Skien Stasjon and Kristiansand?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand?

    The RE11 train line goes from Eidsvoll station near Skien Stasjon in Skien to Porsgrunn Stasjon station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Porsgrunn Stasjon station near Kristiansand.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skien Stasjon to Kristiansand by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Skien Stasjon and Kristiansand by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Skien Stasjon to get to Kristiansand?

    Get on the RE11 train from the Eidsvoll station near Skien Stasjon in Skien.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Skien Stasjon and Kristiansand?

    Get off the train at the Porsgrunn Stasjon stop, which is closest to Kristiansand.

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